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The Alliance of Independent Authors Summer Sale Bonanza

June 29, 2020
AskALLi Team
Running An Author Business, Self-Publishing LIfe
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Everyone loves a good bargain. Part of being an Alliance of Independent Authors member is access to the vetted, trusted Partner Member directory. And it's with great excitement that the AskALLi team shares a whopper of a summer sale. With thanks to all our trusted partners who have been extra generous with their discounts and sales for ALLi members. This is The Alliance of Independent Authors Summer Sale Bonanza.

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Editing your Manuscript

June 8, 2020
AskALLi Team
Beginning Self-Publishing, Writing Advice
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When you open your completed manuscript to start editing, it seems like a monumental task. But like any project, if you break it down into stages, the baby steps are much more manageable. Which is why today's ultimate guide is all about self-editing your manuscript. The Alliance of Independent Authors’ AskALLi team thanks all ALLi members and partners who shared their experiences, in particular Alison Shakspeare of Shakspeare Editorial, Kristina Stanley of Fictionary.co and Lisa Lepki of ProWritingAid for their in-depth contributions and advice.

Everything You Need To Know About Fiction Editing

January 18, 2020
Kristina Stanley
Beginning Self-Publishing, Book Editorial Advice, Running An Author Business
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Getting your first book edited can be an overwhelming experience. There's different types of editors, huge swings in price ranges and that's all before you receive the feedback itself. ALLi partner member and CEO of Fictionary.co Kristina Stanley, is here to explain everything you need to know about fiction editing.

Encore Month: Make Punctuation Fun

Punctuation tends to produce strong reactions. Either you love it or you hate it. But one thing is certain as writers, we all need it. In today's encore post, Dominic Selwood, author member, delights in punctuation so much so that he's taken the time to write a guide to punctuation for the 21st century writer. Today he tells us why - and also helps us learn to stop worrying and love punctuation! You can make punctuation fun too.

Understanding the Basics of Editing Terminology

Is your manuscript in need of substantive editing, developmental editing, copy-editing, or line editing? When is it ready for a proofread? ALLi partner member Richard Bradburn of editorial.ie helps demystify the terms.

Choosing the Best Editor for Your Book; and Inspirational Indie Author Yvonne Caputo: AskALLi Beginners Self-Publishing Salon with Orna Ross and Tim Lewis

April 13, 2019
Howard Lovy
Book Production & Distribution Advice, Book Promotion & Marketing Advice, Writing Advice
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On the AskALLi Beginners' Self-Publishing Salon, Orna Ross and Tim Lewis look at editing. Money spent on editing is not just a necessary investment in your book but also in your writing and publishing future. Every writer needs an editor, but…

Editing: How to Find and Use the Best Editor for Your Self-published Book

Know your manuscript needs a professional editor but worried about being ripped off or taken for a ride? Let Richard Bradburn, ALLi partner member and experienced professional editor, talk you through the process and avoid the pitfalls.

How to Self-Edit a Book & Interview with Inspirational Indie Author Susan Grossey: AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon February 2019

February 9, 2019
Howard Lovy
Book Promotion & Marketing Advice, Writing Advice
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Orna Ross and Tim Lewis discuss the challenges and delights of self-editing for author-publishers. Every author needs to self-edit before submission but when you’re self publishing, there are particular things you need to think about. Tune in to a wide-ranging…

Cover Of No Mistakes Visual Grammar Book

Writing: Where Spellcheckers Fall Short – and Why You Need an Editor

Why spellcheckers are good and getting better - but are still no substitute for the brain and eye of a human editor. Jim Giammatteo explains why, with some fun examples.

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Writing: ALLi Editors’ Top Tips for Indie Authors

A handy checklist of ALLi editors' favourite tips for indie authors on how to self-edit your book more effectively before passing it across to your chosen editor for the final polish

How to Improve Your Manuscript by Editing Backwards

Effective self-editing enables you to submit a cleaner ms to your chosen editor, so any tip that helps you improve your self-editing process has to be worth considering - like to give Margaret Skea's editing backwards technique a try?

How to Find the Best Editing Service for your Self-published Books

January 3, 2019
Admin
Beginning Self-Publishing, Book Production & Distribution Advice
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Wondering how to find the best editing service for your self-published books? Not sure why you need one? Worried about getting ripped off by sub-standard service providers? All the answers you need are in this post about editing for beginners.